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Eric Trump

Eric Trump
The latest news and top stories on Eric Trump. As an American businessman and son of former US President Donald Trump, he serves as an Executive Vice President of The Trump Organization, overseeing global real estate operations, including acquisitions, development, and construction. He has significantly expanded the Trump Golf portfolio and led major redevelopments like Trump National Doral and Trump Turnberry. Recognised as a "30 under 30" in real estate by Forbes, he also founded the Eric Trump Foundation, raising over £30 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. His expertise spans real estate, hospitality, and philanthropy.
US President Donald Trump does a thumbs-up pose during a photo opportunity with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Zhongnanhai Garden in Beijing on May 15. Photo: Pool via AFP
2026 Xi-Trump summit

Selfies and symbolism: behind the scenes from Xi’s summit with Trump, Putin

From the Beijing Great Hall’s fancy ceiling to Elon Musk’s son’s bag, little details stole the spotlight in Xi’s summit with Trump and Putin.

Donald Trump

US permanently drops tax claims against Trump in IRS lawsuit deal

2026 Xi-Trump summit

Eric and Lara Trump – the new US first family faces making the trip to China

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2026 Xi-Trump summit

Trump arrives in China with tech titans and top aides for high-stakes Xi summit

The US president is greeted with elaborate ceremony as he arrives in Beijing for his first trip to China since 2017.

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US President Donald Trump (centre left) arrives at Beijing Capital International Airport, where he was greeted by Chinese Vice-President Han Zheng (centre right) on May 13, 2026. Photo: TNS
2026 Xi-Trump summit

Trump invites Boeing, Mastercard CEOs to join China trip next week: sources

Donald Trump Jnr and Eric Trump will also join the high-stakes summit in Beijing, sources say.

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South Korea

Could a ‘reckless’ Trump’s ‘destroy-and-deal’ tactics target North Korea?

A Korean-American leader said the strategy was influenced by ‘new neocons’, urging Seoul to prioritise risk management over diplomacy.

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United States

Billionaire Justin Sun sues Trump family crypto venture

The entrepreneur says his WLFI assets were frozen by World Liberty Financial, and he has been unable to resell the electronic currency.

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TRON founder Justin Sun speaks at an event in Seoul, South Korea, in September 2025. Photo: Reuters
US-China relations

Trump’s son Eric to join father’s state visit to China

The move could raise concerns in Washington, given that the US president’s personal wealth and business dealings are managed ‌by his family.

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Vietnam

Vietnam farmers in no mood to let Trump-linked resort ‘blow everybody away’

The project, featuring luxury hotels, golf courses and flats, faces land recovery delays amid inadequate compensation.

Indonesia

‘Can I meet Eric?’: Prabowo’s hot mic moment amplifies private-public debate

The Indonesian president’s request to meet Eric Trump has stirred debate about whether he was acting out of national or personal interest.

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US President Donald Trump (left) and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto talk on the sidelines of the Gaza peace summit in Egypt, not realising both are still miked up, on Monday. Photo: AP
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Hong Kong is back. Now it must quickly cement its international status

Beijing should encourage foreign dignitaries to visit and also nurture the city as a base for more international, multilateral institutions.

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Blockchain

Trump’s sons’ American Bitcoin stake worth US$1.5 billion in stock debut

Crypto ventures have become an important driver of growth and potential windfall profits for the US president’s family.

Cryptocurrency

Trump-related token starts trading with support from Chinese crypto players

WLFI, first issued to private investors last year, on Monday became available on major crypto exchanges including Binance, OKX and Coinbase.

Blockchain

Eric Trump heads to Tokyo after Hong Kong for bitcoin firm meeting

His attendance follows an appearance at the Bitcoin Asia event, as the US president’s family expands its crypto ventures internationally.

Eric Trump attends the Bitcoin Asia conference at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Photo: Dickson Lee
Bitcoin

Eric Trump hails China’s crypto power at Hong Kong’s bitcoin summit

The younger Trump, in Hong Kong to promote his American Bitcoin venture with Hut 8, delivered one of the highlights during the two-day event.

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Eric Trump spoke during the Bitcoin Asia conference in Hong Kong on August 29, 2025. Photo: Dickson Lee
Diplomacy

Putin, Kim, Xi at military parade, Modi in China

This week: Donald Trump threatens 200 per cent tariff over Chinese rare earths, chip stocks surge, Shanghai relaxes home purchase rules. Next week: Putin, Kim and Xi watch Beijing military parade, Modi and other leaders attend Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit, movie filmed in space hits the screens, and more.

Blockchain

Exclusive | Hong Kong can rival US, UAE as a crypto hub, Binance founder CZ says

Zhao Changpeng advocates for quick policy changes, as Hong Kong seeks to become a virtual asset hub while minimising financial risks.

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Blockchain

Bitcoin Asia kicks off as Hong Kong aims to balance hub goal with risk

In its second Bitcoin Asia conference, experts said Hong Kong could become a hub for shaping the global digital asset regulatory landscape.

President of Mining at Bitmain, Irene Gao, spoke during the Bitcoin Asia conference in Hong Kong on Thursday. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong politics

Exclusive | Hong Kong official, lawmaker pull out of Bitcoin Asia 2025 featuring Eric Trump

Analyst says ‘request’ was made not to interact with US president’s son to avoid impression of ‘cooperating with or flattering’ Donald Trump.

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China economy

Pricing law reforms, Wang Yi in South Asia, motor show

This week: Public consultation on China’s pricing law reforms concludes, Wang Yi navigates India-Pakistan relations and the youth unemployment rate surges. Next week: Chengdu Motor Show kicks off, Jimmy Lai trial may close, National Games tickets go on sale, and more.

Donald Trump

Trump plays golf in Scotland as protesters rally

Police, sniffer dogs and Secret Service snipers turned the usually quiet area into a virtual fortress, with closed roads and checkpoints.

US President Donald Trump waves as he plays at Trump Turnberry golf course in Scotland on Saturday. Photo: EPA
Blockchain

Eric Trump to headline Bitcoin Asia 2025 conference in Hong Kong

The August event comes as the race for crypto supremacy has intensified, with both Hong Kong and the US moving to legalise stablecoins.

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Eric Trump, the second eldest son of US President Donald Trump, is set to attend next month’s Bitcoin Asia conference in Hong Kong. Photo: Reuters
Thailand

Fake it ‘til you make it? Inside Southeast Asia’s booming counterfeit economy

Fake goods are still readily available across the region, despite Thailand and Vietnam’s best efforts, as Washington’s tariff deadline looms.

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